Ubc Liturgy Stuff
August 9, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on August 9th (in the order they are needed), as well as some resources for kids! (this includes some stuff that is print-able—if you need Taylor to print stuff for you in the future, just let us know, and we’ll get that set up).
Heart Won’t Stop
there is not a man or a beast
nothing on the land or underneath
nothing that could ever come between
the love you have for me
i could lay my head in Sheol
i could make my bed at the bottom of the darkness deep
there is not a place i could escape you
your heart won’t stop coming after me
there is not an angel of the stars
there is not a devil in the dark
nothing that could change the way you are
the love you have for me
i could lay my head in Sheol
i could make my bed at the bottom of the darkness deep
there is not a place i could escape you
your heart won’t stop coming after me
i could lay my head in Sheol
i could make my bed at the bottom of the darkness deep
there is not a place i could escape you
your heart won’t stop coming after me
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship
the Living God
the Help of the Helpless,
in whom mercy and truth have met
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
that the Spirit of God might renovate our hearts and minds
forming us more fully in the way of Christ
Amen
Abide With Me
abide with me, fast falls the eventide
the darkness deepens, lord with me abide
when other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the Helpless, O abide with me
swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day
earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away
change and decay in all around i see
O thou who changest not, abide with me
thou has not left me, oft as i left thee
on to the close, o lord, abide with me
i fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless
ills have no weight and tears no bitterness
where is death’s sting? where, grave, thy victory?
i triumph still if thou abide with me
hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes
shine through the gloom and point me to the skies
heaven’s morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading, and Josh’s sermon text, is 1 Kings 19:9-18:
At Horeb, the mount of God, Elijah came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He answered, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.”
He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He answered, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.” Then the Lord said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. Whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall kill; and whoever escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall kill. Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading is Matthew 14:22-33:
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
There
before there were mountains to crumble
before there were seas to rise
before there was pain, the loss and the weight
you were there, you were there, you were there
although our fear is rising
although our fire has gone out
although our hearts are worried and fraught
you are there, you are there, you are there
i’ve got a problem, i’ve made a drug
of worrying over what is yet to come
it’s clouding my vision, strangling my love away
but after the sun stops burning
after the stars have gone out
after the world ceases to turn
you’ll be there, you’ll be there, you’ll be there
you’ll be there, you’ll be there, and we’ll be there
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
Benediction
As we approach this week
May we love God
Embrace Beauty
and Live Life to the fullest
Amen
Worship Resources for UBC Kids and Families
(And also anyone who might want them)
Hello friends! (This is Taylor) Here is a link to some fun coloring sheets and activity ideas for Sunday. Also included is a kid’s worship bulletin - so if you print it off beforehand kiddos could do that while they watch our worship service! I’m excited to see what you do with these coloring sheets and activities - so please take a picture and tag @ubcwaco when you use them! Thanks everybody! Here is the link!.
p.s. - Remember! If you don’t have a printer just let me know and I can print them out for you!
New Giving App
In case you missed this info for the past couple of weeks:
We're excited to offer a new way to give to UBC - through a simple, fast and secure app! You can download the free Church Center app and enter "UBC Waco" as your church. In just a few taps, you'll have your account set up and can give any amount, anytime, from anywhere in the world. You can make a one-time donation or set up recurring giving instantly. Best yet, this app is designed specifically for churches, with reduced fees that make sure more of your donation actually goes to support UBC. If you're not an app person, no worries - we've added Church Center as an option under the "give" tab on our website. Thanks for your giving and support of our UBC community!